Robotic Tool Changers - Standard and Heavy Automation Series
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Robotic/Automatic Tool Changer Quick-Change Standard and Heavy Automation Series

TOOL CHANGERS Product Description The Quick-Change provides flexibility to robot applications by allowing the robot to change endeffectors (e.g., grippers, vacuum cup tooling, pneumatic and electric motors, weld guns, etc.) automatically. The Quick-Change consists of a Master plate and a Tool plate. The Master plate, installed on the robot arm, locks to the Tool plate with a pneumatically-driven locking mechanism. This locking mechanism uses a patented, multi-tapered cam with ball locking technology and a patented fail-safe mechanism. The Master allows for the passage of pneumatic and...

Tool Changers for Heavy Automation . . . . . . . . . . .42 QC-210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 QC-310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 QC-510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 How To Order QC-210 to QC-510 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Tool Stands for QC-210 to QC-510 . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 QC-1210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Heavy Automation Series Modules and Options . .56 Tool Changer Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

TOOL CHANGERS Quick-Change Tool Changers ATI provides two distinct series of its line of QuickChange Tool Changers: Standard and Heavy Automation. Both feature similar functioning locking mechanisms, but they have different body designs and payload abilities to best suit specific applications. Standard Series Tool Changers From the lightest duty to the heaviest duty payload range, the Quick-Change Standard Series Tool Changers typically feature round bodies with an array of integrated pneumatic ports. This style results in a compact, economical tooling arrangement where a majority of the...

QUICK - CHANGE LOCKING MECHANISM Our patented fail-safe locking mechanism features a unique multitapered cam for superior reliability, repeatability, strength, and safety. Our patented locking mechanism and unique fail-safe feature have been in industrial use for more than fifteen years without failure. Interface plate Master plate Electrical module (Master-side) Male coupling Bearing race Tool plate Our No-Touch Locking technology allows plate separation when locking. Electrical module (Tool-side) Figure 1: Tool Changer in unlocked position Hardened steel ball is on the first taper of the...

QUICK - VIEW SPECIFICATION TABLE Suggested Payload Limit Static Moment Capacity (X and Y)** Static Moment Capacity (Z) Pneumatic pass-through (Quantity) size Pneumatic Lock and Unlock port size Static Moment Capacity (X and Y)** Static Moment Capacity (Z) Pneumatic pass-through (Quantity) size Pneumatic Lock and Unlock port size Suggested Payload Limit Locking Force @ 80 psi (5.5 bar) *Additional pneumatic pass-through ports are available for these models. **All models can handle a dynamic moment 3 times higher than the static moment capacity. Moment tests show failure point at 10–12 times...

MODEL SELECTION How to Select a Robotic Tool Changer 1. Sizing - Fast method: If the expected moment exerted on the Tool Changer is low or moderate, select a Quick-Change model with a payload rating similar to that of your robot. If the expected moment is high, or if you prefer to use a QC model better suited to the application, see the next section below. More exact method: Moment capacity is a critical factor in selecting the proper Quick-Change model. Use the following to approximate the worst-case moment: • Find the approximate center-of-gravity (CG) of the heaviest end-effector to be...

MODULE SELECTION How to Select a Module The flexibility of our Quick-Change Tool Changers is due in part to the large number of utility modules that are available for passing pneumatics, water, power, electrical signals, and more. The following is a list of considerations when trying to determine what module you may need. Refer to pages 38–41 for a list of Standard Series Tool Changer Modules and pages 56–61 for a list of Heavy Automation Tool Changer Modules. Common Considerations for all Modules General Considerations There are many considerations that are applicable to all of our utility...

Pneumatics ATI offers self-sealing port versions of most of our pneumatic pass-through modules. Contact ATI for more information or visit www.ati-ia.com for a complete list of available modules. • Number of Pass-Through Connections: Determine the number of pneumatic pass-through connections needed. Many of our Tool Changer models have additional pass-through ports in the body of the Tool Changer. • Port Size: Determine what port size and thread standard is needed. Contact ATI if your air pressure requirements are greater than 150 psi. Fluid All ATI fluid modules are sealed on the Master-...

QC - 5 Product Advantages Master Forces Separation of Tool to prevent sticking while unlocking—a common problem when working with light payloads. Extremely High Repeatability No-Touch Locking technology allows up to 0.12 inches (3.0 mm) plate separation when locking. Patented Fail-safe Locking Mechanism Long-life Bushings for Pneumatic Pass-through QC-5 Master and Tool plate with E2A electrical module Suggested Payload Limit Higher payloads possible with lower moment rating. Fail-safe takes over when load exceeds locking force. Static Moment Capacity – (X and Y) Dynamic moment capacity 3x...

9120-005M-000-000 (QC-5 Master plate, no options) 9120-005T-E2A-000 (QC-5 Tool plate w/ E2A electrical module) “In our years of experience with these Tool Changers, we have been impressed with a number of features. Reliability...Simplicity...Durability and Repeatability... Good job, ATI!” Alex Zalucky Robotic Development www.ati-ia.com Part Numbers Shown: (A) Master: 9120-005M-E2A-000 (B) Tool: 9120-005T-E2A-000 (6) M5 Pneumatic Thru Ports 12.6 M3 SHCS Provided 5 Boss (A) (6) M5 Pneumatic Thru Ports 33 h7, Boss Customer Interface M5 Lock Port 8 Cover Plate 3 H7, 8 Dp. Customer Interface...